This position involves a 39-hour work week, with an hourly rate of €16.12, based at our Malahide Road location (D03 KW08).
Job Purpose: To enhance the quality of life of each resident by providing individualised holistic care. To promote independence, and be able to communicate effectively with the resident and with the multidisciplinary team.
Main responsibilities:
To deliver quality care to each resident
To assist residents with intimate and personal care, based on assessed needs
To assist residents with eating and drinking where and when appropriate
To promote and encourage a normal nutritional diet
To assist residents with mobilizing
To assist with diversional therapy i.e. activities, movement to music etc.
Assist nursing staff with all the resident care and the care of the dying
Be familiar with the control of infection
Report any changes in residents' condition to senior nurse on duty
At night to ensure residents sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted by excessive noise and bright lights
Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty.
Health & Safety:
Due to the high dependency of the residents, close supervision day and night is vital for their safety and well-being
To be aware of health and safety policies within Nazareth Care Ireland
To report any faulty equipment e.g. lifting hoists, bath hoists, etc. to your immediate supervisor
To familiarize yourself with the use of transfer slide sheets, handling belts
Use hoists only with a second staff member present
Ensure you understand policies and procedures with regard to Evacuation and Fire.
Additional Daily Responsibilities
Collect food orders from residents by 8:00 am daily
To support with tea and toast at breakfast time
Serve meals to residents in the dining room from the Bain Marie
Provide tray service to resident rooms as required
Clear crockery and cutlery from resident rooms and dining areas to the pantry after each meal
Deliver additional food items as requested
Complete tea rounds during morning, afternoon, and evening periods
Replenish water jugs in resident rooms daily
Provide tea and light refreshments to resident families in exceptional circumstances
Maintain pantry cleanliness overnight
Prepare breakfast trays for the following day
Any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:
Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training
Have previous experience of caring for the elderly preferably in a residential setting
To adopt a person-centered approach to care planning
Experience of working with others in a team setting
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Have a genuine interest in caring for older people
Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth Care Ireland
To participate in care planning with nursing and other relevant staff
Be proficient in Manual Handling and Patient Moving Skills
This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.
However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.
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